Washington Fishing Reports ยท Olympic Peninsula Region
The Hoh runs from the glaciers of Mount Olympus through rainforest to the Pacific, one of the best-known wild steelhead rivers in the country.
Looking for the latest Hoh River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Hoh River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Hoh River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge at US-101 reads around 1,600 cfs. Fall rain is starting to bring the river up.
Swing flies through the runs on a sink tip. Fall coho are around, and winter steelhead begin to show later in the season.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Hoh Valley, bring: Egg #8-12, Woolly Bugger #2-6, Sculpzilla #4, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Hoh River details
| Access | Upper Hoh Road from US-101, with public access in Olympic National Park and state land. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | Near sea level to 600 ft |
| Nearest town | Forks, Washington |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Steelhead, salmon and sea-run cutthroat |
| Regulations | Part of the river is inside Olympic National Park. Steelhead and salmon seasons change often by emergency rule. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | Sink tips and 0X to 2X tippet |
| Camping | Hoh Rainforest campground and state land camping |
| Kids | No. Big, cold glacial river. |
| Good to know | Check road and bridge status before you drive. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Wild winter steelhead.
Spring
Late steelhead.
Summer
Low glacial water.
Fall
Coho and rising rivers.
How to get there
From Forks, take US-101 south to the Hoh River and Upper Hoh Road.